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Kiingitanga

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  • Why was Potatau Te Wherowhero chosen as the first Māori King?
    He had whakapapa links to many waka/iwi
  • Who was the second king?
    Potatau's son, Tawhiao
  • Why were Māori communities thriving and wealthy during this era?
    Land ownership, provided crops and food, rich agriculture, trade in Aotearoa and abroad
  • Who is Wiremu Tamihana?
    He started the idea of a monarchy to unite the tribes
  • Who is Tuheitia?
    He is the current Māori king
  • Where did Wiremu come up with the idea to start a monarchy?
    He travelled to England and met with Queen Victoria, there he saw that it was useful/efficient to have one leader
  • What happened after signing the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840?
    There was conflict because the settlers wanted land
  • How often is there a Koroneihana/Coronation event?
    Every year
  • Who was the first King?
    Potatau Te Wherowhero
  • What does the term 'pan-tribal' unity mean?
    Multiple tribes coming together as a united group
  • Why was the Kiingitanga established?
    To unite the tribes, to stop land sales, to protect the culture
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